The Chicago-based Midwestern Rail Carriers Association (MARS) announced that it will hold its annual Winter Meeting from January 17-19 at the Westin Lombard Yorktown Center in Lombard, Illinois.
More than 650 attendees have already registered for the event, according to MARS. “The theme of the 259th conference is ‘Better Together: Partnering to navigate the dynamic rail environment.’ This is a timely focus for the industry,” said Carrie Evans, girlfriend of MARS President. said. “We need to work together on sustainable customer-oriented solutions to create success and mutually beneficial growth for both shippers and railroads.”
According to the organization, the mid-January gathering will include three days of programming and networking beginning with a welcome reception on the evening of Tuesday, January 17.
New this year, the women’s network event in transportation and logistics will take place the next day at 4:00 pm, according to MARS. “Registration for the conference is not mandatory, but participation is limited to her MARS members,” said the group. Mars adds: [to MARS ]Included with general conference registration. ”
Additional programming will take place on Wednesday, January 18th and Thursday, January 19th for half days. It also includes an exhibition of goods and services vendors on Tuesday afternoon.
MARS includes representatives from several companies and organizations on its speaker and panelist lists. Norfolk Southern Corporation; Greenbrier Companies; American Railroad Association; Railroad Development Corporation; Patriot Rail Corporation; RailPulse; .
According to MARS, topics to be addressed include “Railroading 101, Intermodal 101, and Railcar Fleet Management: What is Equalization?” Twice a year he holds formal meetings in the Chicago area of receivers and railroad supply companies. ”
“This year’s strong program was developed by members of the MARS Board who have worked tirelessly to bring top-level speakers to the podium,” says Evans.
For more information on the conference, including how to register, please visit this web page.
